1 hour ago Instead of declining, rates of female genital mutilation/ cutting rose by 15% in 8 years

Ten years back at the United Nations General Assembly, all world leaders promised to eliminate the harmful practice of female genital mutilation/ cutting (SDG-5 target 5.3) by 2030. But instead of declining, female genital mutilation/ cutting has instead increased by 15% over the past 8 years: from 200 million in 2016 to over 230 million […] The post Instead of declining, rates of female genital mutilation/ cutting rose by 15% in 8 years appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 h. ago UNDP and Government of Liberia Advance National Disaster Preparedness

Monrovia, Liberia – December 16, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Liberia and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), is taking a major step toward strengthening national disaster preparedness and resilience. As part of Liberia’s commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDP conducted a […] The post UNDP and Government of Liberia Advance National Disaster Preparedness appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 h. ago UNDP Welcomes Launch of 2025 National Agriculture Fair by President Boakai

Monrovia, Liberia; December 15, 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Liberia joined national authorities, development partners, and farmers across the country in celebrating the official opening of the 2025 National Agriculture Fair, by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, on Friday, December 12, 2025. Held under the […] The post UNDP Welcomes Launch of 2025 National Agriculture Fair by President Boakai appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 h. ago Liberia Launches US$88.7M EXCEL Program to Fix Foundational Learning Crisis

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia on Monday officially launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, a five-year, nationwide education reform initiative aimed at addressing deep gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy across the country. By Patience M. Jones The high-level launch, held at the Monrovia City Hall in Sinkor, brought together [...] The post Liberia Launches US$88.7M EXCEL Program to Fix Foundational Learning Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago MEPRA Awards 2025 announces winners, honors best campaigns, practitioners and agencies of the year

The Middle East’s PR and communications industry gathered in full force last week as the 17th edition of the MEPRA Awards unveiled its 2025 winners, recognizing the campaigns, agencies and practitioners shaping the region’s communications landscape. Held on 27 November, the ceremony brought together more than 600 industry leaders to celebrate standout work across strategy, creativity, storytelling […] The post MEPRA Awards 2025 announces winners, honors best campaigns, practitioners and agencies of the year appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 h. ago AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase”

AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, convened the “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” on December 10th, 2025. This joint initiative brought together senior leaders from government, utilities, regulators, and industry to explore how Oman can meet surging AI economic development led electricity […] The post AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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8 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia

Monrovia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), with support from the UN Women Liberia on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted in four (4) counties in [...] The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self

Ganta, Nimba County — China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s agricultural transformation, pledging deeper cooperation in farmer empowerment, mechanization, capacity building, and expanded access to international markets as Liberia seeks food self-sufficiency and economic growth. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking at the 2025 National Agriculture Fair on Friday, December 12, the Chinese Ambassador [...] The post China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Bucky Raw Case Sparks Debate Over Fairness in LDEA Drug Enforcement

MONROVIA –What began as the arrest of a popular musician on drug related allegations has evolved into one of Liberia’s most polarizing public debates in recent years, forcing the nation to confront uncomfortable questions about fairness, selective justice, and the methods employed by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The case involving Liberian hip hop [...] The post Liberia: Bucky Raw Case Sparks Debate Over Fairness in LDEA Drug Enforcement appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations resident coordinator in Liberia, reaffirmed the U.N.’s support for the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at an event in Monrovia marking International Human Rights Day, as a dispute between the Office and a bloc of [...] The post Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Executive Branch to Show Cause in Dismissed NPHIL DG Christopher Nyan Prohibition Petition

Monrovia — The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the Executive Branch of Government to appear and justify its actions in response to a petition for a Writ of Prohibition filed by Dr. Christopher Nyan, the dismissed Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). Dr. Nyan, a globally recognized physician, scientist, and [...] The post Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Executive Branch to Show Cause in Dismissed NPHIL DG Christopher Nyan Prohibition Petition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia — The prosecution’s case in the Capitol Building arson trial came under renewed pressure on Monday, December 15, after its principal witness delivered testimony that repeatedly conflicted with an official investigative report he personally authored and signed—providing the defense fresh grounds to challenge the credibility of the state’s evidence and advance an alibi for one [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago ECOWAS Cracks Down on Coups, Pushes Single Currency as Leaders Map New Future for West Africa

ABUJA, Nigeria – West African leaders meeting in Abuja have issued a sweeping communiqué that hardens the regional bloc’s stance against coups, revives momentum for a single currency, and lays out a far-reaching reform agenda ahead of a Special Summit on the future of ECOWAS. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh At the 68th Ordinary Session of [...] The post ECOWAS Cracks Down on Coups, Pushes Single Currency as Leaders Map New Future for West Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities

Monrovia — Scores of aggrieved employees of the Liberian Senate on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Capitol Building, demanding that the leadership of Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence standardize their salaries in line with other public employees across government ministries, agencies, and corporations.  By Obediah Johnson The protesting staffers stormed the offices of several [...] The post Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission

Abuja, Nigeria — The ECOWAS Parliament has appointed Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., Chair of its Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, to lead the Parliament’s delegation to the ECOWAS Observer Mission to the Republic of Guinea. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The observer mission is scheduled to take place from 23 to 31 December 2025, [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: LDEA Drags Rapper Bucky Raw to Court Over Alleged Marijuana Possession

Monrovia- Liberian Hipco and Trapco artist Karwoudou Cole, popularly known as Bucky Raw, has been taken to court by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on charges of illegal possession of narcotics. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Bucky Raw was arrested early Friday morning following a raid at his Duport Road residence, during which officers allegedly [...] The post Liberia: LDEA Drags Rapper Bucky Raw to Court Over Alleged Marijuana Possession appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: They Refused to be Defined by Men’s Role. Now they Sit Behind the Wheel as Commercial Drivers

In this two-part report, we highlight the role of women in advancing Liberia’s renewable energy agenda through the transport sector and the impact of electric vehicles/kekehs on emission reductions. By: Tina S. Mehnpaine, contributing writer—tmehnpaine@gmail.com It’s evening already in the bustling suburb of Newport Street, Central Monrovia. J. Hawa Boimah, the lone female driver, is [...] The post Liberia: They Refused to be Defined by Men’s Role. Now they Sit Behind the Wheel as Commercial Drivers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems

 By Amos Harris The Liberia Meteorological Service (LMS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), held a crucial one-day stakeholders’ engagement on Friday, December 12, 2025, focused on strengthening Liberia’s early warning systems and disaster preparedness. The engagement, hosted at a local hotel in Monrovia, centered on the global Early Warning for All (EW4All) […] The post Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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27 h. ago Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference

By Amos Harris Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Rural Development at the Ministry of Public Works, Jocelia J. Tarpah, has announced plans for a forthcoming National Infrastructure Conference, even as public skepticism lingers over the tangible outcomes of such national forums. Speaking during a briefing at the Ministry of Information (MOI), Tarpah stated that the conference […] The post Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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29 h. ago ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia

Tarr Town, Old Road, Monrovia, December 13, 2025 – ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with national and regional partners, will convene the Second National People’s Climate Justice Summit on Monday, December 15, 2025. This national event will gather about 700 to 1,000 participants, including climate justice activists, academics, human rights defenders, farmers, renewable energy practitioners, environmentalists, […] The post ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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